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Russian satellite shadowed European spacecraft supporting Ukraine

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A Russian satellite, Cosmos-2612, maneuvered to within 100 meters of the European commercial satellite ICEYE-X36. This close approach occurred on October 18th and has raised concerns about Russia's actions in orbit. Cosmos-2612 was launched in April and began adjusting its course in late September to shadow the ICEYE satellite, which provides imagery to Ukraine. AI

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Russian satellite shadowed European spacecraft supporting Ukraine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Russian satellite’s close approach to European spacecraft highlights orbital risks

    A Russian satellite moved within just 100 metres of a European commercial spacecraft that supports Ukraine’s military at the weekend, orbital tracking data showed, raising concerns about Moscow’s activities in space. Russia launched the Cosmos-2612 military satellite into low Ear…

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